As the weather turns cooler, our thoughts turn toward indoor living. Maybe it’s time to consider adding that media center, home office, man-cave, or guest suite you’ve been wanting. But where to put it? How about that basement that’s been collecting things that you seldom or no longer…
The days are getting shorter and soon we’ll go back to Standard Time, but earlier sunsets don’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty that fall brings to your gardens. The latest developments in LED and solar-powered lighting make it more affordable, too. Here are some options.
Solar Lights
It’s estimated that smoke alarms have cut down the number of fire deaths by over 50% in the U.S. alone. That’s a pretty strong case for having them in your home, but how do you choose among the dozens of options available?
Cabinet lighting can add beauty and drama to a room and make workspaces like kitchens and offices safer and more functional. With modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) available in increasing numbers of applications, it’s also easier and more energy-efficient. So how far…
With Colorado’s new laws regarding recreational marijuana, people are scrambling to set up growing areas for both personal and commercial production. While we reserve our opinions on the subject for private discussion, there are a couple of related issues on which we have very strong and very public…
It’s frustrating to be stuck in a power outage with no light, computer access, or entertainment and being afraid to open the refrigerator for fear of spoiling hundreds of dollars’ worth of food. And with more people working from home these days, power outages can affect not only…
